Anchor Hanover Group created

December 4, 2018

Anchor Hanover, England’s largest provider of care and housing for older people, has been formed from the merger of Hanover Housing Association and Anchor Trust.

With more than 60,000 homes across 1,700 locations supported by more than 9,000 colleagues, the new organisation formally launched on Monday, 3rd December. Anchor Hanover now operates in more than 90% of local councils in England.

Both organisations started out in the 1960s and now, the newly merged organisation provides rented and leasehold retirement housing and residential care homes across England.

“More specialist housing and care will be needed going forwards, with new types of services,” said Anchor Hanover chair Dr Stuart Burgess.

“Anchor Hanover can offer more options, have a stronger voice with government and local councils, operate more efficiently and build more properties for older people. We have ambitious plans and want to provide more services, driven by the needs and aspirations of our ageing society. This could include social rented, shared ownership and outright sale new homes.”

Anchor Hanover chief executive Jane Ashcroft said the new organisation would be able to offer better career options and attract and retain great people.“For more than 50 years, Anchor and Hanover have helped people enjoy later life,” said Ms Ashcroft.

“Today, in an ageing society, our housing, care and support is needed more than ever. Together, we can provide a bigger range of housing and care options and build more new locations. Anchor Hanover provides an exciting opportunity to create a brighter, happier future for more people.”